The Milieu Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric and addictions disorders; ensures the safety and well being of patients by leading the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. The Milieu Clinical Therapist is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to the MHS I and MHS II staff based upon experience and special training in various areas of mental health service delivery (i.e. group therapy, milieu management diagnostic based training, grief & loss, etc.). Because the purpose of the Milieu Clinical Therapist is to provide leadership and training in the provision of care, there are a limited number of positions available and the position is awarded based on specialty training for CKPH care and application.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

Obtains and maintains specialty training for the trauma and addictions treatment programs provided to the specialty hospital treating service members and veterans.

Coordinates with the Nurse/Clinical Program Mgr/Nurse leadership to identify and communicate MHS assignments and duties for the shift.

Provides appropriate and timely feedback and guidance to less experienced staff regarding patient care duties, documentation, milieu management, and other aspects of the job.

Partners with the Nurse/Nurse leader/Clinical Program Mgr to coordinate training for skill development for group facilitation with MHS staff through shadowing and role modeling on the unit, etc.

Assumes a leadership role in identifying patient's problems, needs, and strengths and works with the Nurse to ensure intervention is carried out.